For adult study: "Jesus Heals a Boy - Part 1"
The story summary and questions were written in a way that makes it possible to use a New Testament reference in place of the Urantia reference. A selected chapter from a 1932 book, titled Treasure-House of the Living Religions, supports a spiritual theme that is found within the story. Children will use a one page handout that includes a coloring picture.Paper 158:4-6
The Urantia Book
I brought my son to you
Students may read Paper 158:5.1 or all of sections 4-6
After the Transfiguration, Jesus and three apostles descended the mountain to rejoin the other apostles at their camp. As they approached the camp, they saw many other people, including scribes from Jerusalem. Everyone seemed to be arguing about something. Jesus asked what was the matter. A man came forward to tell Jesus that his son was afflicted with seizures and an unclean spirit. He begged Jesus to heal his son because the apostles had failed.
Discussion Questions
We can well imagine that the father of the boy approached Jesus with feelings of desperation and hope. What questions do you have about the boy’s double affliction? What gives us hope when bad things happen?
Utterly hopeless though we be,
Do Thou, O God, give us hope! (Hinduism)
Lord! All my desire is before Thee.
My heart panteth; my strength faileth me.
In Thee, O Lord, do I hope.
Thou wilt hear, O Lord my God! (Judaism)
